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28-acre lake near Cook County. The lake tops out around 16 ft. The chart is a model: real shoreline, published maximum depth, interpolated in between. A planning tool, never a navigation product. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
On the chart, Mush draws 28 acres inside 1.1 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.5) — enough points and pockets to pattern. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 89% of the surface on the model — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 0.5 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Cook County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Muckwa, 1 mi north of here.
Spring puts splake in skinny water — 3 to 16 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 5 to 16 ft, and winter fish hold in 4 to 16 ft. Shoreline break is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for summer splake. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A trolled spoon at the thermocline or a white tube jig (deep) covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (7 ft) | Small casting spoon (gold/orange), Inline spinner |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (7 ft) | Trolled spoon at the thermocline, White tube jig (deep) |
| Fall | 5 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline break (7 ft) | Casting spoon, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 4 to 16 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 45 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (7 ft) | Jigging spoon tipped with minnow head, Small white tube |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Mush; the deepest is Deep basin at about 14 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Minnesota waters are set by the Minnesota DNR — and special regulations can apply to Mush specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Minnesota fishing regulations →
Mush is about 16 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
Anglers target splake on Mush.
Shoreline break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for splake in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For splake, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Mush is regulated by the Minnesota DNR. Check the official Minnesota regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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More water nearby: Cook County fishing maps (351 charts). Browse all Minnesota fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.